Iran is proposing a plan to charge about $1 per barrel in cryptocurrency or other digital assets like stablecoins and yuan for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during a two‑week ceasefire deal with the United States, according to reports. Fully loaded tankers must submit cargo and vessel details before payment, while …
A long-running dispute between OKX founder Star Xu and Binance’s Changpeng Zhao has resurfaced following Zhao’s memoir release. Xu claims that in 2014, while Zhao was CTO at OKCoin, he altered a contract tied to a deal with Roger Ver by adding a termination clause. Xu shared past chat records as proof and accused Zhao …
Jiang Zhuoer, once a top Bitcoin mining leader in China, says he has shorted Ethereum, expecting prices to fall in the coming weeks and months. Based on on-chain metrics and broader market patterns, he believes the crypto bear cycle is still intact, and any sharp rallies are shorting opportunities rather than trend reversals. Zhuoer also …
On April 7, major crypto ETFs saw uneven investor activity. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a $159 million net outflow, and Ethereum spot ETFs shed $64.67 million, reflecting short-term selling pressure. Solana (SOL) spot ETFs also saw a $15.40 million outflow, while XRP spot ETFs bucked the trend with a $3.32 million net inflow, showing selective …
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced that the proposed Reg Crypto framework is now under final review at the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The plan would give crypto startups a four-year exemption to raise capital without immediate registration requirements. It also aims to provide clearer rules on how digital assets are classified …
Bitcoin mining company MARA transferred 250 BTC worth about $17.37 million to an external address, according to on-chain data. This latest move follows the firm’s large sale of 15,133 BTC valued at roughly $1.1 billion between March 4 and March 25, which was part of its broader balance-sheet strategy. The continued transfers have drawn market …
Strategy Inc., the Bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, posted an approximately $14.46 billion unrealized loss in the first quarter of 2026 as the value of its Bitcoin holdings declined sharply. This drop reflects weaker market prices, with Bitcoin falling around 23% and marking its worst first-quarter performance since 2018. The company also recorded a …
The U.S. Treasury has appointed BNY Mellon as the financial agent and Robinhood as the technology partner for Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged investment program for children under 18. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a $1,000 Treasury seed invested in low-cost U.S. stock index funds, with families allowed to contribute up to $5,000 …
BlackRock has filed with the SEC to launch the iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF, ticker IQQ, designed to track the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq, dominated by tech leaders. The move directly challenges Invesco’s QQQ and QQQM, which together manage nearly $446 billion in assets. Analysts predict BlackRock could ignite a fee war, with costs …
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion bought 71,252 Ethereum, increasing total holdings to 4,803,334 ETH, roughly 3.98 percent of the circulating supply. The firm’s combined crypto and cash portfolio is valued at $11.4 billion, including $8.64 billion in ETH, $864 million in cash, and other assets. Of its Ethereum, 3,334,637 ETH worth $7.1 billion is staked, highlighting …
Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, added 4,871 #Bitcoin to its portfolio between April 1 and April 5, spending approximately $329.9 million at an average price of $67,718 per BTC. This brings the company’s total holdings to 766,970 BTC, acquired for about $58.02 billion at an average cost of $75,644 per coin. The move underscores Strategy’s long-term …
On-chain perpetual futures trading on decentralized exchanges has seen a steady five-month decline, dropping from $1.36 trillion in October 2025 to $699 billion in March 2026. Daily volumes touched $8.4 billion on April 4, the lowest level since July 2025, signaling reduced market activity. Trading is increasingly concentrated, with Hyperliquid alone contributing about 34% of …
Binance has unveiled a major update to its Spot Altcoin Liquidity Enhancement Program, effective April 6, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. The expansion increases the number of eligible trading pairs from 20 to 40, making it easier for traders and liquidity providers to support more altcoin markets. One notable addition is the XAUT/USDT pair, aimed at …
In a rare mining win, a solo Bitcoin miner connected to CKPool successfully mined block 943,411, earning the full reward of 3.139 BTC (about $210,000), made up of the block subsidy and fees. Solo mining is extremely competitive and uncommon today because large industrial operations dominate the network and difficulty is high, making individual wins …
Crypto investment activity slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2026, with total inflows estimated at around 11 billion dollars, far below last year’s pace. When annualized, this trend suggests roughly $44 billion, compared to $130 billion in 2025. Most new capital came from corporate Bitcoin purchases and venture funding, while retail and institutional participation …
The Ethereum Foundation has increased its staked ETH by about $46.64 million, bringing its total staked holdings to roughly $96.59 million. This move reflects a strategic shift from earlier periods of selling ETH to now prioritizing network participation and earning staking rewards. By doubling down on staking, the foundation aims to bolster Ethereum’s security and …
Riot Platforms, one of Nasdaq’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies, sold 3,778 BTC in the first quarter of 2026, generating about $289.5 million in net proceeds. Following the sale, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings dropped to 15,680 BTC by the end of the quarter. Riot is not alone in reducing exposure, as several other …
Binance co‑CEO Richard Teng has introduced a new initiative to advance Web3 innovation and strengthen digital resilience in Ukraine with the launch of the Digital Resilience Lab. In collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and local tech organizations, the program provides up to $500,000 in grants, along with mentorship and ecosystem support, to help …
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made a major Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 5,075 BTC worth around $340 million in a single transaction. This boosts the company’s total holdings to 40,177 BTC, valued at roughly $2.7 billion, making it the third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury globally. The firm has been steadily accumulating BTC, solidifying its position as Asia’s …
On April 1, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows totaling about $174 million as investor interest waned. Despite this overall drop, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) drew the largest single‑day net inflow of $10.25 million, standing out among Bitcoin funds. Spot Ethereum ETFs also experienced net outflows of roughly $7.1 million, but Grayscale’s …
Iran is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, asking some ships to pay transit fees in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan for safe passage. Vessels from “friendly” nations are given priority, while others must negotiate tolls through an intermediary linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Fees reportedly start at $1 per barrel of oil. …
Drift Protocol shared that about $280 million was drained in a highly organized attack, affecting nearly half the funds in an associated wallet. The attacker took advantage of pre-signed durable nonce transactions, allowing them to delay execution and act at a strategic moment. By reportedly misleading several multisig signers through targeted social engineering, the attacker …
SBI Holdings’ institutional liquidity arm B2C2 has designated Solana as its primary network for routing and settling large‑scale stablecoin transactions for institutional clients. The move reflects Solana’s high throughput, reliability, and scalability as market makers increasingly seek efficient settlement infrastructure for digital assets. B2C2 will support Solana‑based versions of major stablecoins, including USDC, USDT, PYUSD, …
Franklin Templeton, managing $1.7 trillion in assets, is acquiring a crypto-focused spinoff from CoinFund to expand its digital asset offerings. The acquisition will allow the firm to provide specialized crypto investment solutions for institutional clients such as pensions and sovereign funds. This move strengthens Franklin Templeton’s strategy in the fast-growing digital asset market and marks a …
On April 1, multiple posts on X claimed that the Indian Government had reduced cryptocurrency taxes from 30% to 5% and lowered TDS from 1% to 0.01%. Some posts referenced the Finance Minister and suggested new tax slabs or Bitcoin reserve plans. These claims went viral but lacked any official confirmation. Users quickly questioned their …
India has postponed its much-anticipated cryptocurrency policy paper indefinitely due to the Reserve Bank of India’s concerns over systemic risks from crypto and stablecoins. The finance ministry had been working on the paper since 2023 to outline potential benefits and regulatory guidance. Officials say current measures, including taxation on digital assets and anti-money laundering monitoring …
In March 2026, public companies added over 47 000 BTC to their balance sheets, with Strategy contributing 44 400 BTC through large weekly purchases funded by STRC and MSTR ATM sales. After about 22 000 BTC was sold by nine firms, the net addition was around 25 000 BTC. Outside of Strategy, roughly 15 companies …
Ripple’s fully-backed stablecoin RLUSD has launched on Coinone, one of South Korea’s largest regulated crypto exchanges, allowing traders to buy, sell, and trade directly in KRW. Designed for enterprise-grade payments and settlements, RLUSD provides transparency and stability with 1:1 U.S. dollar backing. The listing marks a significant step in bringing regulated stablecoins to Asia, expanding …
In March 2026, the crypto sector faced 20 major hacks totaling $52 million, nearly double February’s $26.5 million. The largest attack targeted ResolvLabs’ $USR, where an AWS KMS breach allowed an “infinite mint” of 80 million tokens, draining around $25 million and triggering bad debt across platforms like MorphoBlue, Euler, and Fluid. Other notable losses …
Australia has introduced its first cryptocurrency law, requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to obtain Australian Financial Services licences (AFSL) and operate under oversight by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The law brings digital asset platforms into the country’s established financial services regulatory framework, aligning crypto businesses with traditional finance rules. It also introduces clear …